Have you every considered eco friendly cleaning products? Maybe you have made your own? I am sure I am not the only one looking at a gentler way to clean the house. However, can you do … [Read more...]

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Updating your kitchen can be an expensive project, but there are ways to actually save and make money using your kitchen. Whether you’ve got your heart set on a new … [Read more...]

Are you super house proud? Is every cupboard perfectly stacked and organised? Do you have a delicious, home cooked meal on the table for breakfast, lunch and tea? Do your kids leave the house pressed … [Read more...]

Five frugal things....
I have mentioned in previous blog posts that we have been carrying out a bit of budget DIY. Not surprisingly my five frugal things this week are all related to this!
I am … [Read more...]

The current early cold snap in the UK has been rather a shock to the system! The heating has been on a lot at Shoestring Cottage. With the prospect of larger bills looming now that winter is upon us, … [Read more...]

I had such a productive day yesterday. I had loads to do, and was determined to cross as many things off my to do list as possible. Sometimes you just need to get things done!
Getting up early to get … [Read more...]

About Me

Would you like to take control of your finances, pay off your debts and save for the future? At Shoestring Cottage we aim to show you that you can live a good and happy life on less than you think, you can get off the consumer treadmill and you can live more simply and healthily and not feel deprived.
We are also moving toward a less wasteful, more sustainable lifestyle and believe frugality and sustainability go hand in hand. Read More…